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Fri, 09 Dec 2016 10:00:39 GMTFri, 09 Dec 2016 10:00:39 GMThttp://backend.userland.com/rssWhereToLive.com RSSEASY STEPS TO PREPARE YOUR HOUSE FOR A SUCCESSFUL SALE<p><em><span pt="" serif="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: ">By: &nbsp;Sherina So</span></em></p>
<p><span pt="" serif="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: ">All homeowners have a common goal when they list their houses for sale - GET IT SOLD AT THE BEST PRICE QUICKLY! &nbsp;And potential buyers also have a common goal - to get the best bang for their buck for a house they love. &nbsp;It&#39;s a compromise to find a common ground between these two goals. &nbsp;But first, the seller needs to attract potential buyers to their house. &nbsp;You want potential buyers coming to your house to feel welcome and wowed, leaving with a feeling that they can see themselves living in your house. &nbsp;Just like how you would say when looking at model homes, &quot;I can totally see myself living here!&quot; &nbsp;Here are some simple steps you can take to prepare for a listing.</span></p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.classyglamliving.com/home/2014/7/easy-steps-to-a-successful-listing-and-selling-of-your-house"><span pt="" serif="" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: ">Read More here</span></a></em></p>http://www.century21.ca/atriarealty/Blog/EASY_STEPS_TO_PREPARE_YOUR_HOUSE_FOR_A_SUCCESSFUL_SALE_321883
sherina.so@century21.caFri, 02 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMTTop 9 reasons to buy a brand new home from a builder in Ontario<p><img alt="" src="https://images.century21.ca/Images/ign2i9mbl7m3/379545dd-d95a-442f-9ceb-0cd27dd57692.jpg" style="width: 700px; height: 450px;" /></p>
<p><span pro="" serif="" source="" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: ">Having the experience of working as a New Homes Sales Consultant as well as a Realtor in resale, I always have buyers wondering if they should go for brand new or a resale home. After meeting with countless new home buyers, below are the top common reasons that they are buying brand new. Do these situations apply to you?&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span pro="" serif="" source="" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: ">Reason #1 &ndash; Hot neighborhood</span></p>
<p><span pro="" serif="" source="" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: ">You are expecting to real estate market to go up significantly in your desired neighborhood.</span></p>
<p><span pro="" serif="" source="" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: ">Reason #2 &ndash; Buying two?</span></p>
<p><span pro="" serif="" source="" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: ">You and your family want to buy 2 condo units/ semi&rsquo;s/ townhomes/ detached homes next to each other for convenience &ndash; it&rsquo;s rare to find two side-by-side resale properties for sale together!</span></p>
<p><span pro="" serif="" source="" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: ">Reason #3 &ndash; Expecting a raise?</span></p>
<p><span pro="" serif="" source="" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: ">Congratulations - You and your partner are expecting a significant raise in the next year or two! If you are expecting a raise in the next year or two which will allow you to afford a mortgage larger than what you can afford right now, buying pre-development might be perfect for you. Typically a low-rise builder will require a 10% deposit within the first 6 months. (Usually, deposits are about 20% in 1-2 years for condos.) After paying off the deposits you won&rsquo;t have to worry about mortgage payments until the time of closing.</span></p>
<p><span pro="" serif="" source="" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: ">Reason #4 &ndash; Warranty</span></p>
<p><span pro="" serif="" source="" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: ">You want the peace of mind in having a warranty for up to 7 years. In Ontario, most new homes and condos are covered by the Tarion New Home Warranty program. Details can be found on&nbsp;http://www.tarion.com/Pages/default.aspx</span></p>
<p><span pro="" serif="" source="" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: ">Reason #5 &ndash; Repairs and maintenance</span></p>
<p><span pro="" serif="" source="" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: ">You lack the time or want to avoid having to worry about repairing the home. Buying brand new, you don&rsquo;t have to worry about things such as installing a new roof or replacing windows for at least 10 years.</span></p>
<p><span pro="" serif="" source="" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: ">Reason #6 &ndash; Energy efficiency</span></p>
<p><span pro="" serif="" source="" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: ">You are &ldquo;green&rdquo; and want to minimize your carbon footprint.&nbsp; Many new homes are built with energy efficient features, such as &ldquo;ENERGY STAR&rdquo; furnaces, appliances, windows and better insulated drywall. These features will not only reduce your carbon footprint but also save you energy costs. Some homes are even solar-panel-ready or come with a rain barrel to collect rainwater for gardening use.</span></p>
<p><span pro="" serif="" source="" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: ">Reason #7 &ndash; Fire and electrical</span></p>
<p><span pro="" serif="" source="" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: ">You want the best protection for your family in terms of fire and electrical safety. Brand new homes are built with the most up-to-date building and fire code. These features might save you insurance costs as well!</span></p>
<p><span pro="" serif="" source="" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: ">Reason #8 &ndash; Customization</span></p>
<p><span pro="" serif="" source="" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: ">You are looking for a customized layout and specific decorative features for your home. Although architecture styles, layout and sizes (setbacks and lot coverage) of a home are subject to the city by-laws and requirements, you do have more flexibility compare to a resale home.</span></p>
<p><span pro="" serif="" source="" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: ">Reason #9 &ndash; Technological infrastructure</span></p>
<p><span pro="" serif="" source="" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: ">You are tech-savvy. You have specific requirement regarding the home wiring system to allow the setup of computer local area network, high speed internet, home entertainment system, alarm system and more, and you want all of these set up hidden.</span></p>http://www.century21.ca/atriarealty/Blog/Top_9_reasons_to_buy_a_brand_new_home_from_a_builder_in_Ontario_317577
janis.tsang@century21.caMon, 27 Jun 2016 04:00:00 GMT5 First Time Home Buyer Mistakes<p>Read this and save your self some money, time, and energy. Trust me.</p>
<p><strong>1) Underestimating the Cost of Purchasing!</strong></p>
<p>Be careful, the cost of your home is not just a $25,000 deposit and $275,000 for your home loan. Make sure you consider things like home inspections, lenders insurance, closing costs, etc.</p>
<p><strong>2) Not taking advantage of the First Time Home Buyers plan.</strong></p>
<p>Are you crazy? If you have looked into this, stop reading, and go search the internet or call your bank. If you&rsquo;ve already started saving for your future, the government basically wants to reward you. The First Time Home Buyers plan allows you to take some money out of your RRSPs&nbsp;and use it to buy your first home. Clearly, theres more to it then this but I just wanted to give you something beneficial to do your homework on</p>
<p><strong>3) Failing to get a property inspection.</strong></p>
<p>Yup, you are right&hellip;it is another expense. Probably one of the most important ones of all. Would you buy a used car without starting it up and taking it for a ride?&nbsp;Do yourself a favor and get a home inspection. PLEASE.</p>
<p><strong>4) Location, Location, Location.</strong></p>
<p>The old saying is still true. Get yourself a great place in a great location. You will&nbsp;thank your future self when you decide its time to move.</p>
<p><strong>5) Overextending themselves.</strong></p>
<p>Don&rsquo;t try to bite off more than you can chew. It is apparent that socializing is still going to be important once you move into your new place. Try to budget so that you don&rsquo;t have to ask you friends to bring the cocktails. Treat yourself once in a while, don&rsquo;t get yourself in a position where you feel completely strapped down financially. The home buying experience is supposed to be fun, and I&rsquo;m here to try and make that happen.</p>http://www.century21.ca/atriarealty/Blog/5_First_Time_Home_Buyer_Mistakes_286331
emma.pace@century21.caThu, 13 Aug 2015 23:00:00 GMTNERO! Dundas West Condos<p>Today I took a walk down my street to check out the progression of Nero, Dundas West&nbsp;latest and most exciting new project. Construction is well under way and it looks as though this development will be ready soon!</p>
<p>Nero is designed with edgy sophistication in mind; sharp lines, smooth brick, neutral colours, recessed windows. The&nbsp;ultra urban look is on it&#39;s way to transforming the&nbsp;Dundas West strip. As a local Realtor living in this area, I have marveled at the fast progression Dundas&nbsp;West is taking on. There are so many great boutiques, coffee shops and&nbsp;restaurants. Nero seems to be the icing on the Cake! To add more community to the already rich strip, Nero Condos will add at&nbsp;ground level new retail that will brighten up the street presence.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Three 2-storey lofthouses and the private residence entry are along Manning. As Nero rises, levels 2 to 6 will offer modern condos with 9-foot ceilings and level 7 will have soaring 10-foot ceilings. Immediately to the north a collection of 10 distinctive modern lofthouses stretch along Manning Avenue, adding value to th already established neighbourhood.</p>
<p>This is a fantastic project that is proving that&nbsp;the City of Toronto is in a constant state of positive growth.</p>
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laura.klein@century21.caThu, 07 May 2015 10:18:03 GMT